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as in integrating
to make a part of a body or system
they must embody their ideas in substantial institutions if they are to survive
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as in expressing
to represent in visible form
George Washington embodied so many of the virtues that Americans hold dear
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Recent Examples of embodying
In them, Emily Bader can be seen embodying heroine Poppy Wright, a travel writer in a rut, opposite Tom Blyth as the dapper Alex Nilsen, her estranged best friend who leads a high school English class.
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Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
They are joined by an ensemble including Jared Harris, Tracy Letts, Gabriel Basso, Anthony Ramos, Greta Lee, Moses Ingram, and Jason Clarke, each embodying the cabinet members, military officers, and aides scrambling to prevent total disaster.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
While speaking with Vogue's correspondent Emma Chamberlain on the blue carpet at the 2025 Met Gala, Kardashian insinuated that her daughter was embodying the spirit of fashion icon Joan Rivers.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Katajanokan Laituri, designed by Anttinen Oiva Architects, rises as a new four-storey wooden landmark in Helsinki’s historic Market Square, embodying Finland’s commitment to sustainable urban development and carbon neutrality.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Jacob Elordi, unrecognizable as the creature, moves through the role with balletic grace, embodying the tragic soul of Mary Shelley’s 200-year-old story.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 1 Sep. 2025
Festival goers can enjoy performances by various artists across genres embodying NYC’s cultural diversity, including jazz, hip-hop, Latin, world, indie, and contemporary dance.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2025
For Seo Vin, who watches every single show from Seoul Fashion Week online, embodying a runway model was a daunting challenge.
—Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2025
Harrington initially committed to Harvard, embodying his father’s sage advice of being good enough to play at Duke and smart enough to play at Harvard.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
They are joined by an ensemble including Jared Harris, Tracy Letts, Gabriel Basso, Anthony Ramos, Greta Lee, Moses Ingram, and Jason Clarke, each embodying the cabinet members, military officers, and aides scrambling to prevent total disaster.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
While speaking with Vogue's correspondent Emma Chamberlain on the blue carpet at the 2025 Met Gala, Kardashian insinuated that her daughter was embodying the spirit of fashion icon Joan Rivers.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Katajanokan Laituri, designed by Anttinen Oiva Architects, rises as a new four-storey wooden landmark in Helsinki’s historic Market Square, embodying Finland’s commitment to sustainable urban development and carbon neutrality.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Jacob Elordi, unrecognizable as the creature, moves through the role with balletic grace, embodying the tragic soul of Mary Shelley’s 200-year-old story.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 1 Sep. 2025
Festival goers can enjoy performances by various artists across genres embodying NYC’s cultural diversity, including jazz, hip-hop, Latin, world, indie, and contemporary dance.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 29 Aug. 2025
For Seo Vin, who watches every single show from Seoul Fashion Week online, embodying a runway model was a daunting challenge.
—Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2025
Harrington initially committed to Harvard, embodying his father’s sage advice of being good enough to play at Duke and smart enough to play at Harvard.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embodying
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Blue Frontier is commercializing the technology by integrating it into its Dedicated Outdoor Air System, a 20-ton unit installed in Florida, which controls temperature and humidity while operating primarily during periods of solar photovoltaic production.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Show 25, published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, took a more conservative approach to integrating college IP this year, adding eight schools that players can send their avatars to, including LSU, Texas and UCLA.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Carpenter, 26, began her speech thanking the VMAs and expressing her appreciation to her fans for listening to her music.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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While Schneider was expressing his feelings about the unknown state of Judge’s normally rocket arm, the Yankees seemed weary about answering these kind of inquiries.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Here's why glass cloches are worth incorporating into your decor, along with expert recommendations on how to decorate with these charming little display cases.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Aug. 2025
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The Sacrifice was filmed in July, incorporating elements of contemporary British dance, poetry and theater.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
25 Aug. 2025
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This model provides an opportunity for collaboration and for assimilating and sharpening all the skills covered in the course.—
Filomena Nunes,
The Conversation,
12 Aug. 2025
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Emery intended to pile pressure on their back four, pushing both full-backs high — a shift from his usual policy of keeping three defenders behind the ball in possession — and, pertinently, assimilating pace into the attack.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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The parade ended with the release of 80,000 doves and an equal number of balloons in a visual spectacle symbolizing peace.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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For every placement made, Next Level plants five trees, symbolizing both a family’s new home and a commitment to future generations.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Success on Her Own Terms Yet there is one glaring problem in manifesting a post-marital identity overhaul for one of the world’s most successful women—namely, Swift herself, who has expressed no intention of swapping her guitar for an apron.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Given the show’s overdue Emmy recognition, fans have now turned their attention to manifesting a fourth season.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
16 Aug. 2025
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While the details of the case are particular to one individual, experts say the outcome is far too common, illustrating the need for greater vigilance of, and advocacy around, a threat that kills a person every six minutes, according to the National Blood Clot Alliance.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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That's why, for example, the US government has funded a series of Landsat satellites since 1972 to create an uninterrupted data catalog illustrating changes in global land use.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Embodying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embodying. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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